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Nonprofits aim to enhance arts and cultural destination The historic Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg is entering a new chapter in its legacy as the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) officially assumes management responsibilities.

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Description Garbage and Recycling will be picked up on the regular scheduled day, Thursday, October 16.

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The 2025-2026 Stroudsburg Boys Soccer season has come to an end, although the numbers convey a vivid sense of defeat, the true story tells a different tale. In summary, the season was a rollercoaster and required immense grit from each player to keep moving forward through the schedule. 7-9-2 was the team’s ending record. With a required 9 wins to reach the playoff stages, the team was far closer to playoff contention than what was initially believed. A rollercoaster is the most accurate way to describe this season. The team did so-so towards the beginning, showing positive signs. And towards the middle, multiple tough games were fought and lost. At this point, the numbers showed a downward trend; however, in the last stretch, Stroudsburg Boys’ soccer had an amazing run.

Barrett Township Supervisors Meeting - October 8, 2025 - 6:30 PM

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Abandoned vehicles Jeep Comanche beige and brown vin 1JTMR65T9HT095597 court date October 23 at 11 am Stroudsburg Courthouse. Toyota Highlander green vin JTEHP21A570231970 Jeep wrangler silver vin 1J4FA39S12P730727 court date January 22 at 11 am Stroudsburg Courthouse October 13 2025 LSOM0386994

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING AND OF INTENTION TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, beginning at 6:30 P.M., at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 27 (Zoning) of the Stroud Township Code of Ordinances. The proposed ordinance would change the zoning district designation of certain parcels located along S.R. 0611 from the Office Commercial District (C-4) to the General Commercial District (C-2) and make corresponding amendments to the Township’s official zoning map. At the time of the public hearing, the Supervisors will listen to comments by members of the public concerning the proposed ordinance.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Milford Borough Council will conduct a Public Hearing, and thereafter may vote upon and potentially enact an Ordinance regulating Special Events (which shall be codified as Chapter 88 of the Milford Borough Code). If passed, the Ordinance shall amend current Chapter 88 to change the definition of Special Event to expand the types of organizations which may sponsor such an event, and defining a Special Event as follows: A promotional, fundraising, competitive, recreational, or other temporary event, which is held only periodically, such that it does not constitute the regular activities of an individual or organization (i.e., it does not constitute a separate zoning use requiring a separate zoning permit or approval nor is it considered a customary accessory use). Examples of special events include, but are not limited to, a parade, concert, show, carnival, circus, fair, race, fundraiser, or fun day.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Milford Borough Council will conduct a Public Hearing, and thereafter may vote upon and potentially enact an Ordinance regulating Solid Waste (which shall be codified as Chapter 253 of the Milford Borough Code). If passed, the Ordinance shall amend current Chapter 253 to: include reference to the Milford DPW as the entity responsible for solid waste removal; limiting residential and commercial pickup to one (1) ninety-six (96) gallon container and removing prior references to smaller containers; prohibiting separate use of plastic bags for trash in excess of the aforesaid container; removing requirements of bundling newspapers and magazines; removing reference to use of paper boxes for trash in excess of the aforesaid container; removing the prohibition upon placing garbage out for pickup prior to the collection day; and removing references allowing use of plastic bags for lawn trimmings.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Marjorie Louise Ortiz a/k/a Marjorie L. Ortiz a/k/a Marjorie Ortiz Late of Monroe County, deceased LETTERS TESTAMENTARY in the above named Estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or her attorney within four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty-Third Judicial District, Orphans' Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address within the County where notice may be given to Claimant. Nanette Biljak, Executrix c/o Christopher S. Brown 607 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 October 10, 13, 14 2025 LSOM0385207

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 277 TAKE NOTICE that the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 6:15 p.m., for the purpose of enacting proposed Ordinance No. 277, which Ordinance amends and restates Chapter 110 Sewage Disposal, to include new definitions, correct typographical errors, and provide the form Holding Tank Agreement and System Maintenance Agreement. The hearing will be convened during the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors which starts at 6:00 p.m., at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Paradise Valley, PA. After the hearing and during the continuance of the regular meeting, the Board will consider, if in order, the passage of Ordinance No. 277 as well as other business coming before the Board at that time. In lieu of the full text of the proposed Ordinance No. 277, the following summary is provided: ORDINANCE NO.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 PUBLICE NOTICE- AUCTION Notice is hereby given that the contents of the storage units leased to the following tenants will be sold by Lords Valley Self Storage, 663 Route 739, Lords Valley, Pa 18428, on the website www.storagetreasures.com in order to satisfy the liens for unpaid rent. The auction will begin Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 9 a.m., and end on Wednesday November 12, 2025, at 10 a.m. The sale consists of the following tenants' units located at: 663 Route 739, Lords Valley, Pa 18428 Murphy- Hawley, PA Bartell- Milford, PA Young- Hawley, PA 1409 Route 6, Greeley, PA 18425 Lamberton- Carbondale, PA Caggiano- Waymart, PA Conley-Pearland, TX

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 278 TAKE NOTICE that the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., for the purpose of enacting proposed Ordinance No. 278, which Ordinance amends Chapter 1 General Provisions (Definitions), to coordinate existing definitions with definitions found in amended Chapter 110 Sewage. The hearing will be convened during the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors which starts at 6:00 p.m., at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Paradise Valley, PA. After the hearing and during the continuance of the regular meeting, the Board will consider, if in order, the passage of Ordinance No. 278 as well as other business coming before the Board at that time. In lieu of the full text of the proposed Ordinance No. 278, the following summary is provided: ORDINANCE NO.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 POLK TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF CONDITIONAL USE HEARING APPLICATION OF CHRISTOPHER AND KAREN MILLER FOR ASSISTED-CARE DWELLING UNIT FOR RELATIVE The Polk Township Board of Supervisors shall conduct a public hearing on October 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM at the township building, 165 Polk Township Road, Kresgeville, PA for the purpose of hearing the Conditional Use Application of Christopher and Karen Miller for approval of assisted-care unit for relative for property located at 2525 Bark Lane, Kunkletown, PA 18058. The property bears Parcel ID 13.7B.1.32. The property is in an R-1 residential zone. A complete copy of the Application is available by contacting the Polk Township offices during regular business hours at (610) 681-5376.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Kato E. Jenkins, Jr., late of East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration in the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or his/her attorney within 4 months months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Monroe County Orphans Court, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant. Tina Sierra Jenkins 3125 Valley View Drive Kunkletown, PA 18058 or To: Yekaterina Bacenet, ARM Lawyers, LLC 115 E. Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18015 October 6,13,20 2025 LSOM0382130

What is a Crosswalk?PostOct 14, 2025Most of us know that a crosswalk is at an intersection and it is the space between the 2 white lines that run across the road.  But did you know that there are unmarked crosswalks and mid-block crosswalks? No matter which one there is, you still need to yield to a pedestr...read more

Description NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGTO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 277TAKE NOTICE that the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 6:15 p.m., for the purpose of enacting proposed Ordinance No. 277, which Ordinance amends and restates Chapter 110 Sewage Disposal, to include new definitions, correct typographical errors, and provide the form Holding Tank Agreement and System Maintenance Agreement. The hearing will be convened during the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors which starts at 6:00 p.m., at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Paradise Valley, PA. After the hearing and during the continuance of the regular meeting, the Board will consider, if in order, the passage of Ordinance No. 277 as well as other business coming before the Board at that time. In lieu of the full text of the proposed Ordinance No. 277, the following summary is provided: